the year of change

2011

the year of change

I seem to say this same statement every year, but this time I believe it will be the year of change on a whole other level of change. Last year was a great year, with so many wonderful things to be thankful for. 2010 brought with it many amazing blessings and memories. It also had its share of meaningful change, not only for me but also for the people in my life.

God has continued to do His work in me and through me and I know that this year His will for my life will be done. He has faithfully provided and guided me through good and the bad times in the past. He has shown me the light at the end of the tunnel when things seemed hopeless. He has assured me that I can trust him no matter what obstacles may come my way. He has used me to be a blessing to other people. He has spoken to me in the stillness of my heart and brought me a sense of peace. He has brought me unlimited joy and happiness. He has brought me to my knees to submit myself and bring me focus back to him. He has touched my soul and rejuvenated my spirit. He has shown me his miracles. And I have faith that He will do all these things again in the future.

Looking forward, I have big dreams for what is to come and only God can make these dreams come true. I have set my life in His hands, the most secure place I could ever hope to be. He is in control of all things and I graciously await His direction for the next big thing.

the hurry

life, it sure gets busy in a hurry.

always looking on to the next big thing.

no slowing down, because the world isn't going to stop spinning for you.

the blame

it's always easy to point the finger and blame someone else for...your own unhappiness, your own mistakes, your own shortcomings, your own poor choices, or whatever the case may be.

when you are unhappy, it's because someone knocked you off your happy pedestal. when you make mistakes, it's because someone else didn't give you another option. when you recognize your own shortcomings , its because someones else had to be better than you. when we make poor choices we want to justify why we did what we did; like we can right the wrong.

we need to realize we can't change someone else; you can only change yourself. sometimes it's not easy to recognize our own faults and own up to them. in our everyday relationships we come into contact with all types of people, with all different backgrounds. its important to start tuning into our differences and learn to adapt to each other. if everyone could work for the benefit of someones else, we would all be happier. we would be living selflessly. we would be giving. we would be more loving.

we need more:

patience. communication. forgiveness. open hearts. open minds. willingness to do. servant hearts. affection. appreciation. embrace the difference. love.

sounds easy huh?

it shouldn't be so difficult to say "i"m sorry" -- careless words stab like a sword, but the words of wise people bring healing. it seems easy, but this is where all arguments begin and could end, if we were able to own up to the things that are within our control.

so the next time you want to point the finger, point it to the mirror. the change has to begin with you first. and when you change your way of dealing with things you will see the people around you will being to change too.

the reason to try

"Love is passion, obsession, someone you can't live without. If you don't start with that, what are you going to end up with? Fall head over heels. I say find someone you can love like crazy and who'll love you the same way back. And how do you find him? Forget your head and listen to your heart. I'm not hearing any heart. Run the risk, if you get hurt, you'll come back. Because, the truth is there is no sense living your life without this. To make the journey and not fall deeply in love - well, you haven't lived a life at all. You have to try. Because if you haven't tried, you haven't lived."

time to grow up

SOME OF US EVOLVE INTO ADULTHOOD MORE GRACEFULLY THAN OTHERS,

AND SOME OF US MAY NEVER GET THERE....

I AM SOMEWHERE STUCK IN THE MIDDLE.

the moment

I can't even explain it...

I felt alive.

I felt free.

I felt like I could fly.

I felt invincible.

I felt at peace.

I felt content.

I felt unstoppable.

I felt like a superhero.

I felt radiant.

I felt like all my dreams had just come true.

I felt pure joy.

I felt brand new.

It was the most amazing feeling ever! I cried huge tears of happiness. As the tears streamed down my face, they turned all the lights into fireworks, that splashed across the sky. The were highlighting my vision, making magic everywhere I looked, as far as the eye could see.

The world was glowing.

While I was driving in my car the music was soothing to my spirit. The wind blew and kissed my face and dried the tears to my cheeks. As I inhaled the breath of fresh air, I knew I was fully alive and for a moment everything made sense.

I will never forget that moment.